I hope everyone is doing well. Shadowlands will be released soon and I’m sure everyone is excited. I’m writing this letter to let you know I’ve been sick for the past eight months. Currently, I’m in treatment for depression and medication has me really sick. Don’t worry I’m still working on the World of Warcraft content you all love. I’m just hoping you’ll be understanding if I miss a week or two of posting.
Sometimes I’m so sick it’s hard for me to write. Also, having a blog is more than just writing content. I’m responsible for keeping the website running in the background. So if the website has technical problems one week that can take up my time.
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World of Warcraft realm connections have been happening the past few weeks. I’ve been both excited and dreading the day Blizzard Entertainment finally reached my realm. My home is Garona. Blizzard is delaying connecting Garona due to an unforeseen issue. The low population realm was active during Wrath of the Lich King, but within recent years its been silent. The only time Garona has activity is when a new expansion drops.
The low activity on Garona suited me though. Most of my old WoW buddies quit the game during Warlords of Draenor. Since I’ve begun this blog I take screenshots. Don’t get me wrong I’d love to have idle chit-chat with all my old buddies, but telling them to give me a second to snap a photo every few minutes would get tiring.
I’m going to miss my low population server. But, I’m aware that World of Warcraft is an MMORPG. The game thrives when we’re encased within a strong community. This is why the WoW Classic fans were so nostalgic for Vanilla WoW. They were missing that sense of community, and they demonstrated it recently by working together to open the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj.
So, let’s talk more about World of Warcraft realm connections.
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World Of Warcraft Realm Connections
Garona And Happy Hunting!
Garona will be merged with the realms Icecrown and Malygos. I’ve never played on these servers before and I’ve got no idea what their communities are like. Hopefully, everyone is friendly.
As a hunter player, my main concern is taming rare pets. But during the good old days (Wrath… LOL!) when Garona had more players. I remember hunting Loque’nahak was challenging. Especially because the spirit beast was tameable and was needed for the achievement Frostbitten, which meant everyone in the game was after him.
Sometimes the competition for taming a rare pet actually made it more exciting. I used to stay up late at night and monitor the spawn times. Back then, I enjoyed helping other hunters tame rare pets. Hunting pets was one of my favorite hobbies in World of Warcraft.
The class fantasy of being a hunter made the game so awesome. In a weird way, Garona being merged with Icecrown and Malygos could bring back the thrill of the hunt so to speak. Not only must I test my skills against the rare beasts I’m hunting, but I’ll be competing with other hunters for my prize.
World of Warcraft realm connections may impact questing. Many WoW players are hardcore raiders or participate in PvP. But, there are quite a lot of people who enjoy questing. A game like WoW offers a plethora of activities to partake in. Questing is a relaxing way to learn about the epic world of Azeroth.
When there aren’t enough players in the game world then it can feel empty and barren. So a realm merger can fix this problem. But, a realm merger can also create issues too. Too many players in an area can make questing a headache for solo adventurers who want to enjoy a riveting tale of heroism.
As an MMO, WoW technically shouldn’t be enjoyed as a solo experience. But, you could also argue that the game is $15 a month and everyone has a right to play WoW however they want. Honestly, there’s no perfect way to play the game. If participating in Mythic+ makes you happy then do so, Also, if exploring for hours on end makes you smile then have fun. This is why you can choose to join a guild, but Blizzard also gives us LFR and Dungeon Finder, which allows solo players to still experience the content and story.
Some players choose to play on a small realm so they can play at a slower pace. But, some players prefer a larger realm for more competitive play. Merging small realms may destroy the sense of relaxation and immersion some players are seeking.
Positives Vibes And Negative Slides
As you can tell, my main concern for realm connections involve hunting and questing. But, for many players World of Warcraft realm connections can have other concerns.
Gathering materials for professions can be frustrating on higher populated realms. Competing for resources is never fun. Not everyone has the option to play the game early in the morning or late at night.
Toxicity is already an issue within the WoW community. World of Warcraft realm connections could bring more toxic behavior to lower populated servers. Trade chat is already a cesspool.
Forcing people to interact doesn’t always equal fun. There will always be those who will bully others. More players on a server doesn’t necessarily mean fun and safety. Some players prefer to escape to the solitude of a lower populated realm because they want to be left alone.
World Of Warcraft Realm Connections
Your Thoughts?
What are your thoughts on World of Warcraft realm connections? Has your server been merged? Did it impact you in a positive or negative way? Feel free to leave a comment below.
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Also, World of Warcraft realm connections will bring more guild communities. Let’s examine WoW guild behavior and why it’s important to a healthy game experience.
Let’s examine the jam-packed World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta news this week. Blizzard Entertainment had their second quarter earnings call on Tuesday. This follows a recent Bloomberg article about Blizzard employees. They’re concerned about unfair pay.
During the earnings call, Blizzard president J. Allen Brack said that a virtual BlizzCon will be happening early next year. In May, Saralyn Smith, the Executive Producer of BlizzCon, released a statement that BlizzCon 2020 was cancelled.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the current World of Warcraft, Shadowlands, or WoW Classic news please feel free to leave a comment below.
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World Of Warcraft Shadowlands Beta News
Second Quarter Earnings Call
World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta news wouldn’t exist without Blizzard’s recent economic gains. Blizzard Entertainment has seen impressive growth during the pandemic due to stay-at-home orders.
The second quarter ended on June 30, 2020 and Activision Blizzard’s net bookings were $2.08 billion, higher than 2019’s second quarter which was $1.21 billion.
Net booking means the net amount of services or products both digital or physical sold during a period and includes merchandise, licensing fees, strategy guides, publisher incentives, and in-game advertising. By the quarters end in June, Activision Blizzard’s Monthly Active Users (MAUs)D were 428 million.
“Our mission to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment has never been more meaningful,” said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. “Our 400 million players continue to experience fun, joy and accomplishment through our games.”
According to Bloomberg, hundreds of Blizzard employees are using the company’s Slack network to organize a list of network requests. These requests include fair pay and sick time. The initiative is rare within the gaming industry, and there are plans to present it to management next week.
Blizzard said it will review the employees concerns and released this statement to Bloomberg.
“We will continue to adapt our compensation to build and keep the workforce our company needs today and tomorrow,” Dustin Blackwell, a spokesman for Blizzard, wrote in an emailed statement. “We understand that some Blizzard employees have specific requests, and we look forward to hearing from them directly.”
Bloomberg pointed out, that no major video game companies in the U.S are unionized. Issues of unpaid overtime and pay disparities between workers and gaming executives has been a problem for a long time. Many investors have actually pushed for reduced compensation for executive officers at companies like Activision. The problem is extreme, especially when Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick received a package worth $40 million last year.
World Of Warcraft Shadowlands Beta News
WoW Classic: The Gates Of Ahn’Qiraj
Now we can turn our attention to the Ahn’Qiraj War Effort. WoW Classic fans worked on the long quest chain for almost two weeks. Anyone who played during Vanilla WoW should remember this epic server wide event.
Every player works toward the goal of creating the scepter. The point is to ring the gong that opens the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj and allows the server access to both the Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj and the Temple of Ahn’Qiraj.
WoW Classic fans were able to relive this epic event over the past two weeks. The event was met with controversy, as some players began to spam WoW’s auto report feature to mass report players.
They were doing this to prevent other players from completing the scepter of shifting sands before them. Blizzard has cutback on Game Masters (GMs) over the years and most reports aren’t reviewed by an actual GM. Therefore, if enough players report a single individual they’re auto-banned.
Despite the cheating controversy, players worked together to accomplish the goal and the gates are open.
On the Shadowlands beta, Blizzard added a touching tribute to Byron “Reckful” Bernstein who passed awaylast month. He was a prominent member of the World of Warcraft community, and his passing sent shock waves through it.
Bernstein had struggled with depression for years. He’d been vocal about his struggles with his fans. Friends of Bernstein had done all they could to help, but his illness never improved.
A rogue trainer NPC was added to the Stormwind Catheral. If you emote /hug Reckful then the NPC will hug you back. The tribute is touching and is greatly appreciated by the WoW community.
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Spoiler Warning: World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions will contain spoilers. This opinion piece will cover my experience from the first two weeks within the Shadowlands beta. Obviously, two weeks isn’t enough time to fully test the complete scope of an entire expansion, but I’ll do my best to share my thoughts. Please feel free to ask questions and leave comments below.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions are varied. Every World of Warcraft player is expecting something different regarding the next expansion. Almost everyone will agree that Battle for Azeroth failed to deliver a quality experience on every level. Shadowlands has a lot riding on it, and it will be released on October 27, 2020.
A good expansion is subjective. The majority of the fandom will agree that the years spanning Vanilla WoW, the Burning Crusade, and the Wrath of the Lich King were the glory days. You may also hear high praise for the Legion expansion from a couple of years ago.
Regardless of what your personal favorite, a good WoW expansion needs key ingredients. These ingredients include a compelling story, fun game play, unique zones to explore, and a new and interesting premise or concept.
So, let’s examine the Shadowlands beta and see how the ingredients are meshing within the mix.
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World of Warcraft Shadowlands Beta Impressions
A Compelling Story
World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions wouldn’t be complete without it’s story. Sadly, I haven’t quested within every zone yet, but I was able to complete the quest line within Exiles Reach, which I will discuss further within this post.
I started the introduction quest line for the expansion. Also, I was able to experience part of the quest line within Bastion which I will also discuss later. I also joined the Night Fae covenant in Ardenweald, so as a result, I was able to play part of their covenant quest line which I will examine later in the article.
Each covenant will feature their own unique story. If the plot line is important to you when choosing your covenant, then you may want to pay close attention to each one while questing in their zones. The covenant you choose will help shape your perception of the expansion, so be sure to choose wisely.
So, let’s begin by examining Shadowland’s introduction.
Shadowlands begins with our characters receiving an urgent summons from Highlord Darion Mograine. Apparently, the leader of the Four Forsemen had grim news to share with us about our faction leaders.
So, our player characters make haste to Stormwind Keep (only if you play Alliance, but I haven’t had a chance to complete the introduction on Horde side yet) to discover that King Anduin Wrynn has been kidnapped.
He was kidnapped with Lord Admiral Jaina Proudmoore, High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof and Thrall.
All we know at the time is that we must hurry to Icecrown Citadel because Sylvanas Windrunner has destroyed the Helm of Domination, and we must speak to the former Lich King, Bolvar Fordragon.
Shadowland’s Introduction Quest Line Continued *Spoilers*
When we arrive in Icecrown, Bolver instructs us to use the broken pieces of the helm to open a portal to the Shadowlands. He informs us this is a one-way trip, but wishes us luck on our search to locate our missing leaders. Once we descend into the portal, we find ourselves instantly submerged within the Maw and it’s hellish landscape.
In the sky above, we can see the Jailer’s tower, and it’s an eerie reflection of Icecrown Citadel with it’s spiky visage.
To complicate matters, we’re immediately under attack by undead and strange winged creatures. We eventually located Jaina and Thrall by following her magical trail she left from fighting the undead, but there’s no sign of Anduin or Baine. We help Jaina fight a group of winged creatures as we search for a safe place. Eventually, our group finds shelter within a cave, and Jaina explains what’s been going on.
According to Jaina, time moves differently within the Shadowlands. The Jailer sent his lackeys after them. So at this point, we know that we must figure out where Anduin and Baine are, and we must learn more about the Shadowlands. Our player characters should also be concerned about finding a way out.
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Shadowland’s Introduction Quest Line – My Thoughts *spoilers*
I’ve only completed the introduction quest line up until this point. During my World of Warcraft Shadowlands Beta Impressions, I haven’t had the chance to try Horde yet to see what the differences may be.
Since the game is still in beta there were many things not available for us to view.
Music is missing from compelling moments. Without cut scenes, voice acting, and music I will say that the game is missing some of it’s magic, but the beauty and charm of beta testing is it’s rough edges.
When we help Jaina search for a cave, and fight enemies, I was bored because it reminded me of the beginning of patch 8.2. But, the concept of Shadowlands helps to solve that problem and I will discuss that in a bit.
Shadowlands Introduction Quest Line – My Thoughts Continued *spoilers*
Also, the urgent summons from Darion Mograine was interesting, but I’ll admit it was difficult to care for a second. Jaina is one of my favorite characters, but because this is beta, we haven’t experienced the pre-expansion events yet. I’m also not sure if Azeroth has been healed and maybe I’m missing something?
I might need to go back and re-watch the ending cut scenes for Battle for Azeroth. So, for me I felt as if we were jumping into a new major plot without wrapping up the last one, and it was hard to believe that our powerful leaders could be so easily subdued. But, I wasn’t able to view the cut scene as it’s still in development, so I’m sure everything will make sense in the end.
Next in the World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions is the game play. In Shadowlands we’ll receive new abilities related to whichever covenant we choose. Shadowlands is also giving players more flexibility with choosing their own play style.
Covenants will provide us with soulbinds. A soulbind is a special connection your character shares with a spirit. These soulbinds give you the ability to have new talents.
My main is a beast mastery hunter. I chose the Night Fae covenant in Ardenweald because I thought the nature theme fit with a hunter character. Every player who chooses the Night Fae covenant receives the Soulshapeability. Soulshape allows the user to shapeshift into a Vulpin and increases movement speed by 50 percent. The ability also allows you to teleport forward about 15 yards.
During my World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions, I also tested my class covenant specific ability. My hunter was given the ability Wild Spirits. The Wild Spirits ability allows hunters to target a location and apply Wild Mark. It increases damage done by 5 percent for 15 seconds for all enemies within the target location. Also, all damage you do to a target causes 468 nature damage. Wild Spirits has a two minute cool down.
The Soulshape ability is gorgeous with it’s etheral blue color and swirls. It’s also useful when you need to escape. Honestly, Druids and Shamans may not have a need for Soulshape because they already can transform into a cheetah and wolf respectively.
Soulshape does come with additional abilities with soulbinds. If Niya is your soulbind, your character can utilize the Sylvari Mantlepassive ability which means they’ll remain concealed after they transform back into their normal form until they move. There’s also the Stay on the Movepassive ability which reduces Soulshapes cool down by 3.0 seconds every time you defeat an enemy.
I haven’t unlocked the Dreamweaver or Korayn soulbinds yet.
Shadowland’s Game Play Examined – My Thoughts Continued
As a hunter, I do find the Soulshape ability fun and useful. Its saved my life in several tricky situations while questing. I’m also partial to anything pretty so I will admit I’m biased.
The hunter class ability Wild Spirits is interesting. I didn’t really know where to place it within my rotation. At first I was going to use it as an opener, but that wasn’t working out with the two minute cool down.
So then I began to use it within the middle of my rotation, but then I began having issues with crowd control. The Wild Spirits effect is very pretty to look at, but I found myself sticking to my normal rotation because it was familiar and reliable. I may need more practice with the spell.
So far, I haven’t had the chance to try out the game play in Torghast, dungeons, raids, or PvP type of environments. I also haven’t tested any other classes.
The World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions has several zones to explore. These zones feature a different type of undead creature. The exception is the new starter zone Exile’s Reach.
There are five zones in the Shadowlands. These zones include Maldraxxus which is where the Necrolord covenant is found. Another zone is Revendreth where you find the Gothic and vampiric Venthyr covenant.
Ardenweald is where we meet the mysterious Night Fae covenant. Then we have Bastion where the noble Kyrian covenant can be found. And, finally we have the Maw, which is the eerie domain where the Jailer can be found.
Each new zone is fascinating and is worth exploring from the ground up. To reach a new zone, there are hidden loading screens. So we have a really cool effect where it looks like we’re flying through the afterlife. I’m not sure how exciting the loading screen will be by the end of the expansion, but the beginning of Shadowlands will be epic.
Exile’s Reach is an uncharted island in the North Sea. New players will begin their journey here. The Horde and Alliance had previously sent expeditions to the unexplored land, but when they didn’t return, your playable character is sent out with a new team to help search for them.
Ogres live on the island. We uncover a dark plot which involves the ogres using victims as a sacrifice to raise a deadly dragon. Our job is to save the first crew and get out alive.
Exile’s Reach is awesome. The zone is visually stunning. As a starting zone I was impressed with how the game placed me right in the action. I was also pleased with hunters being taught how to tame a pet. It reminded me of being a newbie during Wrath.
My concern for hunters involved the lack of explanation for the different type of pets. A new player wouldn’t understand the difference between tenacity, cunning, or ferocity. There was also no explanation on how to revive your pet should it die.
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Exile’s Reach Continued
The zone was compelling and featured game play elements common to end game. For example, we were able to control a creature and the zone also featured side quests.
It’s also rare to have a starer zone that’s fun to explore. I was tempted to run into new and exciting areas. There was a side quest to help a spirit and he gives you a buff which increases your movement speed.
My favorite part was the end when I got to do a dungeon. We had to defeat the dragon the ogres had been attempting to raise.
The dungeon was short and fun. If there wasn’t a group for you to play with the the game had two NPC’s fill the role of tank and healer.
Exiles Reach Cont.
One criticism with this is that the game could use this as an opportunity to give a brief tutorial on how to tank or heal an encounter. New players may not understand the different roles within group content.
Often, the player base isn’t too helpful in educating newbies on how the game works, so this would’ve been a great chance to give a new player a quick lesson in dungeon and raid roles.
Other than that, Exile’s Reach was loads of fun. I’m sure many new WoW players will create treasured memories here.
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Shadowlands Zones Explored
Maldraxxus
During my World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions, I explored as much of each zone as possible. The first zone we’re going to discuss for the Shadowlands is Maldraxxus. Maldraxxus is home to the Necrolord covenant and the Maldraxxi.
The undead Scourge is from Maldraxxus. So you can expect to see a lot of bones and abominations running around. Maldraxxus has an imposing and creepy aesthetic. There are gigantic skull shaped buildings which tower over the zone.
Necromantic magic comes from Maldraxxus. This zone is focused on might or power. Beings who master the art of necromancy raise ambitious souls from the dead. These souls are a mix of good and evil, but they make up the ranks of the Maldraxxi army. You’ll also find the dungeon Theater of Pain here.
Maldraxxus Continued
Maldraxxus is home to the Primus. Who ever holds the Seat of the Primus controls all the armies of the Shadowlands. The Primus has gone missing, and the five ruling houses are in ruins.
Our characters are sent to Maldraxxus by the Archon of the Kyrian covenant. The Archon wants to know who ordered an attack on Kyrian who were fighting the Forsworn.
Maldraxxus isn’t as big as I thought. The humongous structures give the illusion of size though. I’m also intrigued by the story line. Wrath of the Lich King was my favorite expansion.
My hope is that Maldraxxus will give us fascinating lore relating to the Scourge. I played Warcraft III often as a kid and Arthas and the Scourge always made a lasting impression. I’d love to venture into this crazy place and uncover more secrets.
One of the world quests in this zone involves a battle. You basically jump into the fray and help to protect a ballista. The quest went by quickly as I was bombarded by waves of undead. The dungeon Plaguefallis also located in this zone.
Now for the World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions we’re going to discuss Revendreth. The zone of Revendreth is home to the vampiric Venthyr. This is where you’ll find the most prideful and sinful souls.
Our characters are sent to Revendreth with urgent news for Sire Denathrius. He’s the ruler of Revendreth and master of the Venthyr. Revendreth is in the middle of a rebellion thanks in part to the anima drought which haunts all of the Shadowlands.
Revendreth is a zone shrouded in dark secrets. All the souls sent to Revendreth by the Arbiter are either prideful or have a gigantic flaw preventing them from entering the other realms.
Revendreth Continued
Each soul is given a Sinstone when they arrive. A Sinstone is a tombstone with their true name and all of their sins etched upon its surface. Souls keep the location of their Sinstone secret in the hopes of atoning for their sins and being redeemed one day.
The Ember Ward is where souls are chained in punishment. Light shines in the Ember Ward and the denizens of Revendreth are weakened by it. Revendreth has seven districts and each one is ruled by a Harvester.
A Harverster encourages spirits to repent for their sins. Spirits have three choices: return to Oribos to be judged again, become one of the Venthyr, or be banished to the Maw.
Revendreth has a dark and creepy vibe. Many surprises lurk within this zone so don’t be afraid to peek inside of crypts. Also, the visual effects are impressive.
Candles in Revendreth appear to be bleeding. The lighting within the zone gives off a sinister feel, and the large castle looming over it all completes the puzzle. Fans of horror will love this zone.
The WoW development team put so much detail into this zone. Not only do candles bleed, but carriages move in an ethereal and dark way. Creatures lurk in every corner, and innocent gatherings aren’t so pure. Watch your back if you’re examining the wrong group because you could find yourself under attack.
This zone is perfect for WoW fans who enjoy the darker side of Warcraft. Revendreth has an edgy and gothic inspired feel. Honestly, the zone was so immersive that some areas gave me the creeps. I’m excited to learn more about the rebellion and to discover what the Venthyr covenant has to offer.
The zone of Ardenweald is what we’re examining next in the World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions. Ardenweald is an enchanted forest where the mythical Night Fae live, and it was founded by the Winter Queen.
As a celestial realm which connects to nature, you’ll meet departed Wild Gods and Wild Spirits of nature. Ardenweald is like the Emerald Dream, except the Emerald Dream represents the Spring and Summer of the life cycle, and Ardenweald represents Autumn and Winter.
Gigantic dream trees draw in anima for the realm. The anima is used to rejuvenate Wild Spirits which slumber within wildseeds. This is in preparation for them to be reborn into the world of the living. Mortal souls like Druids, Hunters and others, who shared a close bound with nature, also call Ardenweald home in the afterlife. They’re allowed to choose a celestial form infused with the magic of Ardenweald.
Ardenweald Continued
The anima drought has weakned Ardenweald’s defenses. So, Drusts from the realm of Thros have begun to invade the land. These enemies are using Drudism to feed on the dying groves.
Each wildseed that dies gives the Drust more power. They’re using their dark magic to pull native faeries into their forces.
Sadly, the Winter Queen has had to make tough choices regarding the anima drought. She has to decide which of the precious groves are allowed to die. Souls must also be chosen to receive anima, but if they aren’t chosen this means some souls will fade away.
The Winter Queen uses her Vorkai to enforce the decisions regarding the groves. Vorkai are apart of the Winter Queen’s Wild Hunt. Their job is to safeguard Ardenweald from outside threats.
Ardenweald is breathtaking. The zone has a bluish tinge and sparkles abound. Spiral trees swirl with stars, and water glitters with a celestial pureness.
So immersive is Ardenweald’s beauty, that you can easily become distracted by the lovely creatures roaming the land. Unicorns with colorful spirals and majestic horns gallop through the landscape.
Tiny fairy friends fly around and offer aid and quests to adventurers. Tall tree creatures may have an imposing stature, but I assure you these beings are kind and gentle. Ardenweald is one of the most relaxing zones in World of Warcraft. The beta didn’t have the music for the zone yet, but I’m sure the soundtrack in Ardenweald will be heavenly.
Ardenweald – My Thoughts Continued *spoilers*
My hunter joined the Night Fae covenant. He had to participate within a play. The play was for the Winter Queen and her court and showcased his heroism from Azeroth. I was able to be both hero and villain in the play. The harrowing tale demonstrated the Lich King’s defeat and the Burning Legion’s fall.
When the play was complete, we’re able to speak with Ysera. The former Dragon Aspect of the Green Dragonflight had no idea about the events of Battle for Azeroth. During the return flight to the Winter Queen’s court, Ysera expresses concern about Tyrande. Our conversation is cut short when our flight ends, and we return to the Winter Queen to become an official member of the Night Fae covenant.
Ardenweald is already one of my favorite zones. I can’t wait to quest and explore more of it’s gorgeous terrain.
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Bastion *spoilers*
Bastion is the next zone we’re going to examine in the World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions. The noble Kyrian covenant resides within Bastion.
Within this angelic zone the purest and bravest souls can be found resting. Uther, the Lightbringer is resting inside of Bastions angelic domain. Kyrian are ruled by the Archon.
The zone may look beautiful, but it’s also running out of anima. In order to speak with the Archon, our characters must prove their worth as an Aspirant. An Aspirant must overcome difficult trials in order to gain their wings. Gaining your wings means that you’re ascending.
Becoming an Ascended means a soul can become a Kyrian. The Kyrians serve the Shadowlands as messengers and couriers. Ascended are considered some of the purest souls in the realm of the dead.
Bastion Continued *spoilers*
After we first arrive into the Shadowlands, we end up in the Maw, but the next place we visit is Bastion. Our characters meet a new character named Kleia. We tell her what we saw in the Maw. Kleia is alarmed. She said we’ll have to prove ourselves as an Aspirant to speak with the Archon.
During our trial we meet Kleia’s soulbind, Pelagos. He’s struggling in his trial, but Kleia is unable to intervene. Our characters save Pelagos from his test, and we rejoin Kleia.
We eventually prove our worth in combat, and before long we earn our Aspirant wings. We’re unable to speak with the Archon due to a high ranking Kyrian blocking our attempt.
Bastion – My Thoughts *spoilers*
Bastion is a pretty zone. The story is boring. Earning my wings was the cool part. Honestly, the visual for that was amazing.
I haven’t completed the zone yet, and I will try to reserve complete judgement until I do. At the moment, I can say that Bastion isn’t my favorite zone.
I haven’t met Uther yet, and I want to know how he’s doing. It’s great to know he’s not in torment. I’m intrigued to see if meeting Uther will teach us anything new about Arthas. I’ll just have to keep questing and find out.
The final zone we’re going to discuss in the World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions is the Maw. When our character’s first arrive in the Shadowlands we end up here. The Maw is where the mysterious Jailer resides. His home is an eerie mirror of Icecrown Citatel. You can even see the shattered orange sky above his tower.
No spirit wants to end up in the Maw. As the end game zone, the Maw is going to be a dangerous place. Souls and undead dot the landscape. The river of souls winds it’s way through the zone. Stepping into the river causes the screen to have a white filter.
The Maw – My Thoughts
As a zone, the Maw looks like an epic and dark place. Covenants will send players to the Maw to save souls and collect anima. Doing these quests will allow you to access Torghast, the tower of the damned. Elites are walking the landscape. Huge Charred Behmoth’s and Blazing Stygia’s can sneak up on you.
The river of souls is interesting. From above the river looks like white light swirling through the zone. Once you step into the whiteness, you realize you’re actually inside of a subrealm. Inside, you find Mawsworn Shadowcaster’s which are elite enemies that work for the Jailer. These guys can take a chunk of health so stealthiness is a good idea.
The Maw has cool graphic effects. I especially love how the Jailer’s home towers over everything. Anything you do can attract the attention of the Jailer and he may send more minions after you.
Bonus: Oribos: The Eternal City – My Thoughts *spoilers*
Oribos is the new major city. The neutral hub will have access to each of the Shadowlands zones, and portals to Stormwind and Orgrimmar. In Oribos, we see visions of the Arbiter.
Important plot moments between Taelia Fordragon and her father Bolvar Fordragon take place. Oribos is what you’d expect from a neutral major city.
There are vendors, a bank, an inn, and portals. The most unique thing about Oribos is how every zone connects to the city. Each zone has a huge gate in the portal room, and often times we pass by Oribos on our way to another zone.
A large white light is in the center of the city. Jumping into the light takes you to the Maw. The cut scene for jumping into the light is still in development.
Oribos is small. The cities in World of Warcraft are larger then they appear, but Oribos feels bland and tiny. The most exciting part of Oribos is the portals.
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World of Warcraft Shadowlands Beta Impressions
Shadowlands Premise or Concept
Lastly, let’s discuss the concept of Shadowlands in the World of Warcraft Shadowlands beta impressions. Shadowlands is another death themed expansion.
The first death themed expansion was Wrath of the Lich King. Repeating the same plot line wouldn’t be a great idea, and WoW has managed to come up with a fresh take on death. Shadowlands story is completely new.
Each realm is like it’s own version of death. Bastion is where angels live, and the Maw is where the demons are. The zones are epic because we’re exploring death in all the ways it can exist within fantasy. So there are undead, angels, fairies, and demons. Shadowlands has taken the theme of death to new heights.
Wrath of the Lich King focused on the undead Scourge. The Lich King controlled his undead army with the Helm of Domination. Well, the Shadowlands is taking this idea a step further.
We’re actually going to meet the Runecarver who forged the helm and the cursed blade Frostmourne. By running the endless dungeon Torghast, we’ll be able to collect materials to have legendary weapons made by him.
Shadowlands has a juicy premise which shows endless promise. The realm of the Shadowlands can also live on in WoW lore for many years to come. Not only is time different in the realm of death, but there are countless realms.
So the Shadowlands expansion is only touching the tip of the iceberg. I’d love to meet more classic characters besides Uther. World of Warcraft has a whole library of heroes and villains, and it’d be epic to see them again.
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World of Warcraft Comic-Con 2020 exclusive merchandise is available on the Blizzard gear store. San Diego Comic-Con is hosting an all virtual convention this year. Blizzard Entertainment has exclusive apparel and collectibles for the most die-hard World of Warcraft fans.
San Diego Comic-Con 2020 is from July 22nd – July 26th. This year you can enjoy comic -con from the comfort of your home. If you’re bummed about missing out on the event then be sure to check out IGN to watch the panels. Comic-con has to be enjoyed from the comfort of our homes this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully, things will eventually go back to normal.
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World Of Warcraft Comic-Con 2020 Exclusive Merchandise
The World of Warcraft Comic-Con 2020 exclusive merchandise includes new premium hoodies and tees, and a new Warcraft III: Reforged collector’s pin. Also, there’s the “Midsummer Fire Festival” World of Warcraft art print.
Besides World of Warcraft comic-con 2020 exclusive merchandise, Blizzard also has special merchandise for its other franchises.
The “Cannibals” art print from Diablo is available, as well as more premium hoodies and tees from StarCraft, Diablo, Overwatch and more. There is also a Diablo collectible pin and the Overwatch McCree exclusive collectible pin from FigPin.
The World of Warcraft Comic-con 2020 exclusive merchandise isn’t the only thing to be excited about. Overwatch fans can look forward to the new Overwatch Hot Wheels collection. The collection was created with Mattel! and is officially available online via the Blizzard Gear Store.
Your favorite heroes are available with this 10-pack assortment of new rides featuring Reinhardt, Tracer, Roadhog, Soldier: 76, and D.Va, and available here. Overwatch fans are invited to tune in to Mattel’s Comic-Con@Home panel scheduled for July 24 @ 11:00 a.m. PT for more details on this collection.
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The World of Warcraft Shadowlands development stream took place today. World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas and WoW Executive Producer John Hight, gave us more information about Shadowlands. Hight said that Shadowlands will be releasing in the Fall, but he didn’t give a specific date.
Shadowlands beta invites will begin going out next week. In order to have a chance to be invited to the beta feel free to opt-in to the shadowlands beta. There will be a Shadowlands Collector edition and it will include the Art of Shadowlands artbook, Covenant Sigils (four pin collectors set), a Shattered Sky Mousepad, and the Collector’s edition digital soundtrack.
Alpha was released three months ago. Thousands of testers have completed 817,508 quests. Hazzikostas said that the WoW development team is listening to Alpha feedback and tuning is a major part of the process. As a result of Shadowlands entering the beta stage, this means that the game isn’t done but the framework is complete. Players will be able to copy their playable character from Battle for Azeroth (BFA) to the Shadowlands beta. The level cap will be raised to 60 and players will be able to join covenants.
Let’s take a look at the exciting details that were revealed for Shadowlands.
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World Of Warcraft Shadowlands Development Stream
Covenant Details
All covenants offer special transportation in their zones. The purpose of this is to make you feel special for choosing a specific covenant.
Players can also bring Anima back to their covenant’s zone. The Anima Conductor will give players the ability to reactivate the area. Each covenant is struggling with the loss of Anima power. By returning Anima to your covenant’s zone you’ll unlock special quests and rewards for your character.
Hazzikostas mentioned during the World Of Warcraft Shadowlands Development Stream that players will earn Renown with their covenant. Earning Renown will allow you to unlock features, rewards, and followers. You earn Renown on a weekly basis by gathering Anima each week. Also, you can enter the Maw and rescue souls for your covenant.
Covenant Details Continued
Powerful souls within your covenant have soul binds. The soul binds are an ancient ritual in the Shadowlands. Players can form a soul bind with powerful souls, and each soul bind is like a talent tree. So you’ll place conduits in the tree and customize a soul bind to fit your style of game play. A soul bind will increase your playable characters power.
Covenant Sanctums will allow players to participate in unique covenant experiences. The Venthyr have an Ember Courth where they host fancy parties.
Necrolords have the Abomination Factory, which will allow players to build fleshwork bodies for souls. These fleshwork creatures can travel with the player and help them earn special rewards.
Kyrian have the Path of Ascension which will allow players to use a soul mirror and participate in gladiatorial combat. The Night Fae will have the Queen’s Conservatory, and it will be similar to the farm from Mists of Pandaria (MoP). Players will help souls in the conservatory.
Beta testing will begin next week. The new max-level dungeon Theater of Pain, located in Maldraxxus, will be available for testing. Theater of Pain is like an epic arena and it’s a nonlinear experience. As a result, the dungeon takes place during an important recurring event where the strongest participant is decided. You find yourself involved in this conflict and can emerge victorious as the ultimate champion of the Theater of Pain.
Castle Nathria testing is later this month. Players can also look forward to Shadowlands Mythic+ keystone dungeons. Also, focused PvP testing is coming.
Legendary Rune crafting is also available. All players will meet the rune smith in Torghast. He’s responsible for crafting legendary weapons like Frostmourne. Recovering essences from Torghast will allow the Rune Smith to imbue an item with power. All keys are being removed from Torghast, so you can run the dungeon as much as you like. Players will be able to create a legendary of their choice. Many of the legendary powers are throwbacks to fan favorites.
Each covenant has a max-level covenant campaign. You’ll earn additional soul binds and rewards. We’ll be revisiting the Maw as a part of end game content. Our goal is to stop the Jailer’s plans from unfolding.
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The World Of Warcraft Shadowlands Development Stream gave us more information regarding covenants. What covenant are you going to choose? Feel free to leave a comment below with your thoughts.
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Disclaimer: World of Warcraft guild behavior is an opinion piece. I’m writing this opinion piece based off of my own experiences. Please feel free to share your guild experiences in the comments below.
World of Warcraft guild behavior is an interesting topic. A good guild is subjective because it depends on what your needs are. I’ve been in several guilds throughout the years. Two of the guilds I ran myself, one guild I was an officer, and the others I was simply a member. I’ve been a part of raid teams, and I’ve also been a casual player. Throughout the years, I’ve learned a lot about good guild leadership.
The best guilds feel like family. Then there are some guilds where cliques are formed. I’ve unfortunately been in guilds with cliques, and it doesn’t feel good to know you’re not included.
The purpose of a guild is for players to help each other. Let’s talk about the importance of guilds.
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World of Warcraft Guild Behavior
Virtual Home Where Friendship Is Formed
World of Warcraft guild behavior can determine whether you make friends. Some guild members are kind and will take a new player under their wing. Other guilds are more focused on achievements and only want the best players. Finding the best guild isn’t easy. You always have to know what you want in a guild.
Some important things to consider include vibe. Are you interested in a chill guild? Also, are you trying to complete difficult group activities like raids? A guild should make you feel comfortable. If you ever need to question whether you’re wanted in a guild, then you might want to consider leaving.
Guild members do earn reputation for being in a guild. Once you hit certain thresholds like honored and exalted, you can visit guild vendors to purchase exclusive items. Players are able to earn mounts, companion pets, and heirloom gear. Leveling up your guild reputation is a good thing if you want these items. But, if you leave the guild or are kicked out, then you lose everything you earned. So joining a new guild means starting over.
It’s not worth being mistreated for guild reputation. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself, but always remember to have love and self-respect for yourself too. If you need to leave a toxic guild never feel guilty about doing what’s best for you.
Conversation with Guild Master of Neon, Diodude, Before He Unfairly Kicked Me From The Guild Because His Ex-Girlfriend (who I’m not friends with and don’t even know) Cheated On Him
I’ve been in my fair share of guilds. Some guilds were like a second home for me, and others became a nightmare. Let me share my most recent guild experience with you.
If you’ve ever been miserably treated in a guild, just know it’s not your fault and you’re not alone. Always remember if someone is treating you badly, it says more about them then it does about you. Oftentimes other players are taking out their frustrations on someone else. You didn’t deserve that World of Warcraft guild behavior.
As a guild member, I’m not afraid to stand up for myself and ask questions. If you ever feel like you’re not being respected, you have a right to defend yourself, especially if you did nothing wrong.
Unnecessary Aggression And Unfair Action Continued
Recently, while playing retail WoW, I was unfairly kicked from a Horde guild called Neon on the Zuljin server. The guild master Diodudeonly kicked me from the guild because his ex-girlfriend invited me to the guild about eight years ago. I never knew his ex-girlfriend personally. To me, she was just a friendly officer who invited me to the guild at the time.
I did report Diodude’s terrible World of Warcraft guild behavior, but you must remember that Blizzard doesn’t usually step in to guild politics. So if you’re having an issue within a guild, it’s best to figure it out on your own.
Aggression And Action Continued
My Horde toon is a Goblin hunter and she’s an alt. Alliance is my chosen faction so my Dwarven hunter is my main. The guild leadership within Neon knew I was a casual Horde player. They told me it was fine for me to join and hang out. Now back when I joined Neon, I was still raiding on the Alliance side. So my Horde toons were never meant to be main characters.
Also, the guild master stopped playing the game for about three years. Several guild members stayed within the guild like I did. We were all casual players, and logged in to play our toons from time to time. Sometime during the Warlords of Draenor expansion about four or five years ago, the guild fell apart.
Remember, I was a casual Horde player. So I had no idea why the guild had broken up. Fast forward to Battle For Azeroth, and I discover that the guild master and his ex-girlfriend have broken up too. I didn’t know why they broke up, and honestly I didn’t care. As a casual player I had nothing to do with their failed relationship or the dead guild.
Aggression And Action Continued
When Diodude returned to WoW this year he became aggressive toward me. His behavior was confusing, because I’d never had a problem with him. He lowered my guild rank, and refused to allow me to use the guild bank. Throughout the years, I’ve never abused the guild bank, or been mean to another guildie, nor was I disrespectful to Diodude or his officers.
I decided to try and speak with him to see if we could resolve the perplexing conflict, because the other guildies and officers were nice to me. So besides his confusing attitude change the rest of the guild felt like home. Diodude’s aggressive behavior blindsided me, because I had no clue why he was acting that way towards me.
Unfair Actions Continued
So I tried speaking with Diodude more than once, but he didn’t want to talk. When I was finally able to speak with him, he treated me like I wasn’t a valued guild member. His World of Warcraft guild behavior was terrible.
I know I’m sounding like a broken record, but once again, I’d like to reiterate that Diodude’s behavior was baffling. We’d never had any issue before, and once again, I’ll state I never had problems with another guild member or a guild officer.
In Neon, I was quiet and kept to myself. I did run dungeons with the guild back in the day, but I’d never had any problems with guild members or guild leadership.
Apparently, he was angry because his ex-girlfriend cheated on him. His ex-girlfriend’s behavior had nothing to do with me. She and I weren’t friends. I was never close to his ex-girlfriend, and I haven’t spoken to her in years. We ran some dungeons together years ago, but she and I were not close. So, Diodude was using me as a scapegoat and directing his anger towards me.
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Final Thoughts On World Of Warcraft Guild Behavior
Have you experienced terrible World of Warcraft guild behavior? Please feel free to leave a comment below, and share your own personal guild stories.
If you’re in a guild and problems arise, don’t be afraid to speak with the guild master and/or officers. Good leadership in a guild will listen to your concerns. You have every right to ask questions and to demand fair treatment.
Don’t forget though there’s nothing wrong with leaving if you don’t feel happy and safe. A guild should be a safe virtual space for you to hangout. You shouldn’t feel guilty because of someone else’s mean actions.
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World Of Warcraft Streamer Reckful has died by suicide. Byron “Reckful” Bernstein was 31 years old and his passing was confirmed by esports journalist Rod Breslau of Slasher. Breslau was informed of Bernstein’s death by his ex-girlfriend and his roommate.
Bernstein was famous for streaming World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. Fans on World of Warcraft servers are getting together in the Stormwind Cathedral to pay their respects. The streamer ranked as number one in 2009 in PvP for six seasons straight. As a WoW player, he was so good that he won many tournaments and events, including Major League Gaming WoW’s tournament in 2010. He eventually began playing competitive Hearthstone and he casted professional matches.
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World Of Warcraft Streamer Reckful Has Died
WoW Fans Honor The Late Streamer
World of Warcraft streamer Reckful has died, and fans are coming together within WoW to honor his memory. In both WoW Classic and retail WoW, thousands of fans have come together in the Stormwind Cathedral.
Bernstein inspired many players who play WoW today. As one of Twitch’s first big streamers, his legacy will live on forever. His older brother Gary Bernstein posted his grief on Twitter.
My baby brother Byron @reckful is gone. RIP. He left in a similar way as my older brother Guy. I’ve no siblings left.
Days before Bernstein’s death, he proposed to his girlfriend on Twitter. His girlfriend Becca posted a Twitlonger in response to the sad news. She kept her thoughts brief as she discussed their relationship and Bernstein’s struggles with mental illness. Becca called for more awareness relating to mental health issues, and Becca admitted that she had trouble understanding the struggles of depression.
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World of Warcraft Streamer Reckful Has Died
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Trigger Warning:Method Under Fire Following Sexual Abuse Allegations is a news piece that may discuss a disturbing topic. I read what the victims wrote, and I had flashbacks to my own experiences with sexual assault. Please be mindful of the trigger warning if you’re sensitive to this topic. Thank you!
Method is under fire following sexual abuse allegations. The UK based World of Warcraft esports organization is facing controversy due to Method Josh and his misconduct. Method Josh was a healer on the raid team. Some of his victims posted TwitLongers to tell their stories and share their pain. One of the young women said that Method Josh raped her. His behavior wasn’t a secret.
Sascha Steffens, CEO, and Co-founder of Method is on unpaid administrative leave. Two women have accused him of sexual misconduct during BlizzCon 2015. Steffens may have covered up Method Josh’s behavior.
A culture of sexual abuse is prevalent in the gaming world, and this past week brought this disturbing topic to light. Twitch permanently banned Dr. Disrespect and others in a huge Twitch ban wave. Apparently, Dr. Disrespect is also in hot water. Twitch hasn’t confirmed why Dr. Disrespect was banned. Again, this is an example of a larger problem within the gaming world. Let’s take a look at the controversy this past week.
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Method under fire Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
Is Method Over?
Streamers are renouncing their connection to Method. Esfand and PandaTV have left the organization. Preach Gaming posted a videodiscussing the whole incident in detail. He’ll no longer be working with Method in the future.
Method has imploded and people are resigning from the organization, including Shanna “Darrie” Roberts, the General Manager.
I resigned tonight from Method.
I can’t abide by some of the decisions that were made/the reasons for them. This includes not only Josh, but importantly, Sascha.
To the players, streamers, and staff who let me be a part of their journey for 5 years, I am blessed and grateful.
Sponsors like MSI and Corsair have ended their relationship since Method under fire following sexual abuse allegations. For professional gamers, an esports organization is important because it can handle the business in the gaming world. Method helped streamers compete at events, and covered travel expenses. For many streamers, content creators, and gamers this is going to be a transition period. Many of them will now have to navigate the gaming world without help.
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Is Method Over Continued
Method under fire following sexual abuse because of last weekend. About 50 women came forward about sexual abuse allegationsin the gaming industry. The women were streamers and shared many stories of their harrowing experiences. These accusations were made against streamers and high-profile gaming personalities.
Twitch banned several streamers including Dr. Disrespect, Wolv21, WarwitchTV, BlessRNG, IamSpoon, and DreadedCone.
IamSpoon published a note on Twitter apologizing for his behavior. He admitted that his accusers were telling the truth.
The Twitch streamer WarwitchTV posted a note on Twitter that has been deleted. He acknowledged that he knew his victim was only 17 at the time they exchanged messages. WarwitchTV has deleted the message and his Twitter account.
Also, World of Warcraft Streamer Swifty is facing sexual assault accusations. Blizzard Entertainment responded quickly by removing his NPC from WoW and the achievement Take Them Out from the game. Many in the WoW community feel that Blizzard responded too fast because there’s not enough evidence. Swifty is considered a respectable streamer, and his fans are having trouble digesting this news.
Method under fire Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
What’s Next For Twitch And The Gaming Industry?
Twitch is determined to weed out sexual predators from its platform. In Twitch’s blog post, the streaming company said they’re reviewing each case as quickly as possible. The company is prioritizing the most serious cases and will begin “issuing permanent suspensions in line with our findings immediately.”
Justin Wong, former Twitch Executive, tweeted his thoughts on the controversy, and the wider gaming community.
This first step addresses streamers on Twitch, but still no word on non-streamers in the wider community. Will they be barred from Twitch social events? Will Twitch continue to do business with their companies? What are they going to do when the low-hanging fruit is gone? https://t.co/htSBmJaocI
The entire controversy is much bigger than just Method Josh. He’s important to the World of Warcraft community, but clearly the gaming industry has a sickness within. The #MeToo movement which began a few years ago finally brought to light sexual assault claims within Hollywood. Now, it’s time for the gaming industry to clean up its act too.
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World of Warcraft Mods and addons is moving from the Twitch client. Twitch sold the CurseForge client to Overwolf, therefore, Overwolf is expanding to include in-game mods in its apps. Yesterday, Uri Marchand, CEO, and Co-Founder of Overwolf hosted an AMA on Reddit. He answered questions related to the move and how it’s going to impact popular games like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, and Minecraft.
Overwolf allows 3rd party creators to develop, grow, and monetize in-game apps for PC games. Overwolf has about 70 employees. In their announcement, they linked to a Youtube video which explains how the Overwolf app will work. CurseForge isn’t going away and will become a part of the Overwolf family. The app will have advertisements. Overwolf is pledging 3rd party creators will make 50 percent more financially by 2022. Overwolf is considering allowing users to opt-out of advertisements without payment.
Check out the Youtube video below to see how the Overwolf app will work. Also, let’s examine the AMA and see how Overwolf will affect our favorite games.
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World Of Warcraft Mods Moving To Overwolf
How Will Everything Be Transitioned To Overwolf?
Mods and addons on Twitch should be transferred over automatically. Updating your mods and adding new mods should work the same as they do now. Overwolf is going to add enhancements to the program. So they’re planning to build upon Twitch’s coding.
If you have ideas to share with the Overwolf team, they’re asking for users to kindly check out the Overwolf Discord channel. They’ll be keeping everyone informed. So the Overwolf team has set-up their Overwolf roadmap on Trello to keep everyone in the know.
How Will Everything Be Transitioned To Overwolf continued?
During the AMA, many questions were focused on the Overwolf app. Some users were concerned that the app doesn’t run smoothly. Many were also worried that the Overwolf app would drain resources. As a result, users mentioned malicious Apps. But, there was also worry about Overwolf needing to run in the background, in order to use the CurseForge client.
Some users questioned if Overwolf could open the API (application programming interface) so that alternative clients could be developed. But, during the AMA, u/Overwolf_Shai, Software Engineer, gave a response regarding the API questions:
Overwolf is planning to include support for PC and Mac in four months. They’ll be developing support for Linux afterward. They also listed their CurseForge newsletter for anyone interested in learning more about the transition.
Apparently, a former employee of Overwolf’s left a Glassdoor review claiming that the company tracks user data 24/7 and makes money off of their data. The person asking the AMA question wanted to know if Overwolf was lying by omission.
Uri Marchand, CEO, and Co-Founder of Overwolf responded to this question with proof that the former employee was seeking revenge, and that the company wasn’t selling user data.
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World Of Warcraft Mods Moving To Overwolf
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For WoW news this week, Blizzard has rescheduled the Shadowlands Livestream for Wednesday, July 8th at 9:00 a.m. PDT. World of Warcraft Executive Producer John Hight and Game Director Ion Hazzikostos will share more information about the upcoming expansion. They’ll be providing fans a preview about content in development. To tune in to the Livestream, be sure to check out World of Warcraft Twitch or Youtube channel.
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At the moment, World of Warcraft is having a weekly bonus event. The event features the Burning Crusade time walking dungeons and raids. There is a 50 percent reputation buff available as part of the event. To participate in the Black Temple raid, be sure to check out the Raid Finder. The raid is available on Normal difficulty for groups between 10 and 30 people. Time walking dungeons are available all week in the Dungeon Finder. Loot drops are for the characters’ natural level.
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In WoW Classic news, there will be a second stress test on June 25th at 2:00 pm PDT. The stress test will begin at 3:00 pm PDT and is for Ahn’Qiraj (AQ) and players will head out to Silithus to test the game.
The 100 percent leveling buffis still active until the Shadowlands pre-patch. Take advantage of the buff while the Mid-Summer Festival is active. There’s more experience to be gained during the holiday.
Shadowlands begins with our characters receiving an urgent summons from Highlord Darion Mograine. Apparently, the leader of the Four Forsemen had grim news to share with us about our faction leaders.
